Thunderstorms to hit Scotland for second day as Met Office warns of more lightning strikes

dailyrecord.co.uk:

After nearly a week of sunny weather and blue skies, Scotland is set for another long day of thunderstorms. A second yellow weather warning for thunder and lightning has been issued by the Met Office, which is to remain in place for most of the country until midnight on Monday.

It comes after Scotland was hit by several thunderstorms that dotted the country on Sunday evening and into the early hours of the morning, with thunder claps and lightning strikes.Footage shows lightning forks piercing the night sky across the country, including Coupar Angus, Perth, Bonnybridge and Wormit.The Met Office issued one of two yellow thunderstorm warnings on Sunday, as parts of the country saw rain paired with thunder and lightning.The Met Office have further warned that thunder storms may cause possible disruptions on Monday - as chances of flooding or lightning strikes could result in delays or cancellations to trains and bus services.A separate yellow rain warning has been issued for southern Scotland, which will see spells of heavy rain on Tuesday from midnight until 10am.The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have issued 16 flood alerts to the following areas:Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen CityArgyll and ButeAyrshire and ArranCaithness and SutherlandCentralDumfries and GallowayDundee and AngusEaster Ross and Great GlenEdinburgh and LothiansFifeFindhorn Nairn Moray and SpeysideScottish BordersSkye and LochaberTaysideWest Central ScotlandWester RossDrivers are being urged to take extra care, as flash floods can create difficult conditions on the road.

According to the Met Office, even light rain can reduce your ability to see and be seen. The forecaster has issued advice on how to safely travel in storms, rain and strong